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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

We're getting excited too :-D

We'll be going to the Friday show and will try to get into the city by 4:00.

I'm sure the Friday and Saturday shows will def sell out.  I have been doing a lot of promoting for this event on Facebook and Twitter for the past fewe weeks and Brian and I passed out a lot of RCFP at Iridium flyers at the Beacon show last month. We handed out many of them as people were leaving from the Beacon concert at end of the show by the exit door. Always a good area to promote after an awesome concert to tempt them to want more lol ; )

The Iridium posted on FB that tickets are going fast and said some other nice things about the RCFP band.  See screen shot of that here: http://i206.photobucket.com/albums/bb58 … aae3d9.jpg

Gonna be another BonaBlast in NYC!

Joe makes me feel his music & soul with his performances. He will be a legend!
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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

Rocket wrote:

Since Joe performed it once again on "Les Paul & Friends: Tribute To A Legend", maybe the guys will let him pull "The Good Luck You're Having" out of the hat for a one night (one show?) stand.  Be sort of fitting if a bit lacking in the funk (tweak it!)...


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

Since at the Baked Potato Joe only knew how to sing two songs, "Gimme One Reason" and "Crossroads" wink, it'll be interesting to see what songs he might "know" for these shows. Oh, the possibilities!

75 Reply by can1208 (edited by can1208 2013-06-06 12:01:48)

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

nmagcorn wrote:

Since at the Baked Potato Joe only knew how to sing two songs, "Gimme One Reason" and "Crossroads" wink, it'll be interesting to see what songs he might "know" for these shows. Oh, the possibilities!

Songs?? What songs??? 57 and 58 goldtops are all I wanna heeeaarr!!!! tongue tongue Alongwith keyboards, Tal-animal drums, other guitars and bass thrown in for good measure, and some congas to boot big_smile big_smile

:pray We'll have our sloe gin with them instruments and music wizards of wonder, thank you very much.... :pray

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

I don't think you have to worry about much singing getting in the way of those amazing instrumental tracks wink. It was just once per night, not per set back in January. And who knows what the plan is for these shows. Not knowing is one of the things that makes it so exciting!

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

I still haven't given up hope. ;>)

78 Reply by nmagcorn (edited by nmagcorn 2013-06-06 16:15:21)

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

Spider wrote:

I still haven't given up hope. ;>)

Keeping my fingers crossed that it works out. I put our picture back up in the avatar so you would know what we look like when you hopefully come on Saturday.

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

nmagcorn wrote:
Rocket wrote:

Since Joe performed it once again on "Les Paul & Friends: Tribute To A Legend", maybe the guys will let him pull "The Good Luck You're Having" out of the hat for a one night (one show?) stand.  Be sort of fitting if a bit lacking in the funk (tweak it!)...


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

Since at the Baked Potato Joe only knew how to sing two songs, "Gimme One Reason" and "Crossroads" wink, it'll be interesting to see what songs he might "know" for these shows. Oh, the possibilities!

He's also sang "Wee Wee Hours" once and of course, "The Thrill Is Gone" (that would be great if a few horn players were in the city and available wink) a couple of times...

Sicks [sic] shows, 3 consecutive big city nights,.........somebody is bound to sing something???!!!  "Oye Como Va?" hmm


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

"He still doesn't charge for mistakes! wink"
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80 Reply by can1208 (edited by can1208 2013-06-06 19:09:29)

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

Rocket wrote:
nmagcorn wrote:
Rocket wrote:

Since Joe performed it once again on "Les Paul & Friends: Tribute To A Legend", maybe the guys will let him pull "The Good Luck You're Having" out of the hat for a one night (one show?) stand.  Be sort of fitting if a bit lacking in the funk (tweak it!)...


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

Since at the Baked Potato Joe only knew how to sing two songs, "Gimme One Reason" and "Crossroads" wink, it'll be interesting to see what songs he might "know" for these shows. Oh, the possibilities!

He's also sang "Wee Wee Hours" once and of course, "The Thrill Is Gone" (that would be great if a few horn players were in the city and available wink) a couple of times...

Sicks [sic] shows, 3 consecutive big city nights,.........somebody is bound to sing something???!!!  "Oye Como Va?" hmm


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

tongue tongue Peepul, Peepul, surely you understand that I jest........it's their stage, and theirs alone...us mere mortals will watch in jaw-dropping and wine-spilling awe as youshwal..... $@^$ sloshed already lol lol

We wait for the rain
to abate
so we can get on the train
not a moment too late....
the Hudson shall part
when Joe and the lads get a start
to Les Paul raise a toast
for his 98th
what a 'dost' (dost = friend in Hindi)

Hic ..hic...hooray...
more fun fun fun
till we all hit Broadway
under the Noo Yawk sun

HIC!!

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81 Reply by Rocket (edited by Rocket 2013-06-06 20:54:44)

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

can1208 wrote:
Rocket wrote:
nmagcorn wrote:

Since at the Baked Potato Joe only knew how to sing two songs, "Gimme One Reason" and "Crossroads" wink, it'll be interesting to see what songs he might "know" for these shows. Oh, the possibilities!

He's also sang "Wee Wee Hours" once and of course, "The Thrill Is Gone" (that would be great if a few horn players were in the city and available wink) a couple of times...

Sicks [sic] shows, 3 consecutive big city nights,.........somebody is bound to sing something???!!!  "Oye Como Va?" hmm


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

tongue tongue Peepul, Peepul, surely you understand that I jest........it's their stage, and theirs alone...us mere mortals will watch in jaw-dropping and wine-spilling awe as youshwal..... $@^$ sloshed already lol lol

We wait for the rain
to abate
so we can get on the train
not a moment too late....
the Hudson shall part
when Joe and the lads get a start
to Les Paul raise a toast
for his 98th
what a 'dost' (dost = friend in Hindi)

Hic ..hic...hooray...
more fun fun fun
till we all hit Broadway
under the Noo Yawk sun

HIC!!

lol Sloshed? Careful there buddy, you might bring on some late spring snow that will slosh into slush...I think I'll have a listen to Tinsley Ellis' 6 Pack Poet in your honor right now! lol Great stuff bubbling out of you! Careful of the blouse though... big_smile Man, Manoj....I should be there. sad


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

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http://jbonamassa.com/tour-dates/
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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

Rocket wrote:

lol Sloshed? Careful there buddy, you might bring on some late spring snow that will slosh into slush...I think I'll have a listen to Tinsley Ellis' 6 Pack Poet in your honor right now! lol Great stuff bubbling out of you! Careful of the blouse though... big_smile Man, Manoj....I should be there. sad


Rock ON & Keep the Faith,
Rocket

There is still time to take the morning flight out and make it to the Iridium by 6pm....... we'll sure miss you. We'll see the others tomorrow. Looking very forward to it. Mamma mia!!!

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83 Reply by glotrovato (edited by glotrovato 2013-06-07 09:20:32)

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

Repost from Iridium on FB:

Tonight- Sunday JOE BONAMASSA, TAL BERGMAN AND ROCK CANDY FUNK PARTY! CELEBRATE 98 Years of LES PAUL WITH US- WE'RE FILMING SO COME ON DOWN AND BE A PART OF IRIDIUM HISTORY - we write it nightly! Shows at 8 and 10!

Link if your interested...

https://www.facebook.com/TheIridium

They also posted: "First sets are sold out. Some room on seconds"

Gonna be an epic show! :-D

Joe makes me feel his music & soul with his performances. He will be a legend!

84 Reply by can1208 (edited by can1208 2013-06-07 10:04:41)

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

glotrovato wrote:

Repost from Iridium on FB:

Tonight- Sunday JOE BONAMASSA, TAL BERGMAN AND ROCK CANDY FUNK PARTY! CELEBRATE 98 Years of LES PAUL WITH US- WE'RE FILMING SO COME ON DOWN AND BE A PART OF IRIDIUM HISTORY - we write it nightly! Shows at 8 and 10!

Link if your interested...

https://www.facebook.com/TheIridium

They also posted: "First sets are sold out. Some room on seconds"

Gonna be an epic show! :-D

Umm....I sure hope first sets are sold out. Ticketweb allows me to buy any amount of tickets for tomorrow. I hope there ain't a booking/overbooking problem, otherwise we'll all be standing toe-to-toe and the venue bursting at the seams lol lol

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

nmagcorn wrote:

Only one more week until the Rock Candy shows! Anyone else here going aside from ourselves, "Bump", "can1208" and "jb the best there is"?

If the stars align - Sat for 8 and 10 pm.  Hope to meet you all.

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

RoadcaseBoy wrote:
nmagcorn wrote:

Only one more week until the Rock Candy shows! Anyone else here going aside from ourselves, "Bump", "can1208" and "jb the best there is"?

If the stars align - Sat for 8 and 10 pm.  Hope to meet you all.

Great!

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

We were just able to sell two tickets to Saturday's 10 pm show to a British couple we met on the train coming up here! They noticed my Joe shirt and asked if we liked the Blues. Of course, we answered yes and then we started up a 3 hr conversation discussing Joe, who they had heard on BBC, and how they had been just visiting Memphis checking out different places associated with the Blues. We told them about the Rock Candy shows and showed them some youtube footage and the next thing you know, they were agreeing to buy tickets from us for Saturday's show. We had to find an ATM in Penn Station. Shady transactions involving cash and envelopes of tickets wink So now we have some new friends we'll be seeing on Saturday night. Now just 5 more sets of extra tickets left.

88 Reply by glotrovato (edited by glotrovato 2013-06-07 14:22:05)

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

nmagcorn wrote:

We were just able to sell two tickets to Saturday's 10 pm show to a British couple we met on the train coming up here! They noticed my Joe shirt and asked if we liked the Blues. Of course, we answered yes and then we started up a 3 hr conversation discussing Joe, who they had heard on BBC, and how they had been just visiting Memphis checking out different places associated with the Blues. We told them about the Rock Candy shows and showed them some youtube footage and the next thing you know, they were agreeing to buy tickets from us for Saturday's show. We had to find an ATM in Penn Station. Shady transactions involving cash and envelopes of tickets wink So now we have some new friends we'll be seeing on Saturday night. Now just 5 more sets of extra tickets left.

That's awesome!  Good job guys. 

We're on our way. See you all soon smile

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY YOU TWO!!! :-D

p.s. Love your profile pic!

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

Preaching the Bona-gospel! Right on!!!

90 Reply by JBFan4Life (edited by JBFan4Life 2013-06-07 15:04:35)

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Re: Rock Candy Funk Party in NY

I wish I could hop on a plane, and just be there.

Record, and share.  (I know, that's an addiction)  Sit back, in your seat, as J Dawg has said, and soak it in and eat it up.  We all do, when you record, Natasha, but you don't have to. Even though you are hooked on it.

I went to the last show in Chicago, and dabbled, but mostly just sat in awe...

Some had sound issues, some sat too close, some had speakers in their way.

May 1st in Chicago....bonamassumptuous, if I got the reference, correctly.

Play like you've worked at it, and don't worry about sounding like your influences.  You can't cheat on them, or your practice, anyway.  If you've worked hard at your skill, your audience will know it.